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Archive - September 2012

09/25 - Joint Effort Assists with Adolescent Addiction, Learning and Recovery

Fairbanks, Hope Academy and Indiana Wesleyan University announce The Adolescent Addiction, Learning and Recovery Project (AALRP) formed to investigate the impact that substance use disorders (SUDs) have on student learning and school success, as well as the effect that personal recovery will have on student learning and school success. READ MORE »

09/13 - Fairbanks Breaks Ground on Expansion to Facility

Fairbanks Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center broke ground on a $2.2 million renovation and expansion to their facility. The expansion will include additional group space, increased lounge space and quiet areas to enhance patient comfort. READ MORE »

09/10 - Fairbanks to Host Addiction Awareness Symposium – September 30

To celebrate National Recovery Month, Fairbanks will host an Addiction Awareness Symposium on Sunday, September 30. This free conference titled “Addiction Happens. Recovery is Possible.” will feature panel discussions, resource exhibits and breakout sessions on intervention and family support. READ MORE »

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WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

After years of drinking and casual drug use, Tyrone found his own path to recovery by witnessing the hope Fairbanks had given his own brother.

“I watched my brother change and realized I was addicted to drugs and alcohol also and I wanted to change. He really helped me see that there was hope.” said Tyrone.

Although Tyrone struggled with the concept of sobriety and honesty for several years he has now been sober for three years and has a new outlook on life.

“I changed my attitude and actions and realized that I have to be honest with myself,” said Tyrone. “It begins with me and it ends with me and I have to be responsible for my decisions.
My life today is better than it’s ever been.”
READ TYRONE'S STORY>>

Mindy, a graduate of Hope Academy, Fairbanks recovery-focused high school, learned an important lesson during her stay — the importance of being honest.

“I learned I had to be honest with myself,” Mindy says. “I had been lying to myself.”

Mindy immediately clicked with the staff, but the expectations were different than what she was used to.

“They weren’t just focused on your grades. They were focused on your sobriety, too.”

Mindy graduated from Hope Academy on May 28th, 2010, and has enrolled at IVY Tech Community College. After she finishes at IVY Tech she wants to earn a degree in mortuary sciences, but is committed to taking life one day at a time.

“I live by that,” she says with a smile.
READ MINDY'S STORY>>

Cindy came to Fairbanks with the desire to put her drug-using lifestyle behind her.

Now, she is an active volunteer through Fairbanks’ alumni services.

She helps greet individuals and families as they take their first step in seeking treatment at Fairbanks. She helps ease their anxiety by sharing her story. Cindy describes her life as active and full of opportunities to succeed and assist others. She feels that her future, without drugs and alcohol, has a lot in store for her.

“During my use, I described myself as living on the dark side of the moon, but now I am on a brighter side. On this side I feel like I am supposed to help others who are struggling. So I keep reaching out to them, which also keeps me sober.”
READ CINDY'S STORY>>